Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 13 hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your LGW to AKL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGW and AKL include:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
R 8,265 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 13,136. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to AKL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near AKL:
Pick up a Auckland International Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Auckland International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland International Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Auckland International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Journey around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its popular sights. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.